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Rodgers Calls Fauci ‘Coward,’ Announces 2026 Final Season

8/4/2026

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Aaron Rodgers called Dr. Anthony Fauci an “absolute coward” after Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment 100 times.
Rodgers accused ESPN of being “gutless” for covering his vaccination status and wedding while ignoring Fauci’s testimony and Russini-Vrabel scandal.
He reported a positive COVID test on Nov. 3, 2021, leading to a 10-day quarantine and a missed game against the Chiefs.
Rodgers announced the 2026 season will be his 22nd and final NFL year.

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Aaron Rodgers called Dr. Anthony Fauci an “absolute coward” after Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment 100 times.
Rodgers accused ESPN of being “gutless” for covering his vaccination status and wedding while ignoring Fauci’s testimony and Russini-Vrabel scandal.
He reported a positive COVID test on Nov. 3, 2021, leading to a 10-day quarantine and a missed game against the Chiefs.
Rodgers announced the 2026 season will be his 22nd and final NFL year.